Articles by Al Griffin, Senior Editor Home Entertainment, US

Al Griffin is Senior Editor - Home Entertainment, US at TechRadar. Previously the editor of Sound & Vision magazine, he brings nearly three decades of journalism experience to the position, and has contributed to a wide range of print and online outlets including Wirecutter, ProjectorCentral, The SoundStage! Network, Popular Science, and HD Guru. An ISF-trained video calibrator, Al specializes in TV and projector testing and has also written countless audio equipment reviews ranging from speakers and subwoofers to integrated amps. An avowed movie fanatic, he spends his free time holed up in his home theater, and is also an avid cyclist.

Articles by: Al Griffin

Android and Fire TVs are getting a new, cheap ATSC 3.0 adapter – but I wish it worked on LG OLED TVs

By Al Griffin published 4 April 25

A new, cheap ATSC 3.0 digital TV tuner is now available, but it will only work with specific TV smart systems.

Sue Storm using her force-field powers in The Fantastic Four: First Steps

CinemaCon 2025 – every big movie announcement, including Avatar 3, Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, James Bond, Mission Impossible and more

By Matt Bolton last updated 4 April 25

CinemaCon 2025 is over – here are all new movie announcements that we spotted during the event.

Sony Bravia Theater Bar 6 on table below TV

Sony launches two new budget soundbars – one with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, and one with big surround-sound for cheap

By Al Griffin published 2 April 25

Sony has announced a trio of home theater audio offerings, led by a new entry-level Dolby Atmos soundbar.

Sony Bravia 8 II and other new TVs on podium with red curtain in back

Sony’s new TV lineup for 2025 doubles down on QD-OLED

By Al Griffin published 2 April 25

Sony has announced its new TVs for 2025, and the lineup is led by a flagship QD-OLED series.

I tested Samsung's new top mini-LED 4K TV, and the Glare-Free screen tech makes a big difference

By Al Griffin published 1 April 25

I've given the feature-packed Samsung QN90F 4K mini-LED TV a thorough hands-on test.

Samsung QN990F showing image of tennis court

I tested the new Samsung QN990F mini-LED TV, and it’s an 8K wireless wonder – with a couple of catches

By Al Griffin published 1 April 25

Samsung's flagship 8K TV is its best yet, but the price is high, and the jury is still out on its wireless gaming performance.

The Samsung QN90D mini-LED is our favorite TV for sports, and it’s hit its lowest-ever price in Amazon’s Spring Sale

By Al Griffin published 28 March 25

The Samsung QN90D is a top mini-LED TV pick, and it's hit a record-low price at Amazon.

Hisense U8 series TV on wall in living room

Hisense announces 2025 mini-LED TV lineup, with screen sizes up to 100 inches – and a surprising smart TV switch

By Al Griffin published 26 March 25

Hisense is updating its U9, U8, U7, and U6 series TVs for 2025, with larger screen sizes and gaming feature upgrades.

The best Roku TV is getting a big discount in Amazon’s Spring Sale

By Al Griffin published 26 March 25

The Roku Pro Series is our pick for best budget TV, and it's getting a discount in Amazon's sale.

Samsung announces US prices for its 2025 mini-LED TV lineup, and it’s good and bad news

By Al Griffin published 26 March 25

Samsung has announced US pricing for its new 4K and 8K mini-LED TVs, and prices for the flagship 8K series are largely higher than in 20204.

LG G5 OLED TV mounted on wall showing image of man in a parking garage

The new LG OLED TV feature I’m most excited about is Filmmaker Mode with Ambient Light Compensation – here’s why

By Al Griffin published 15 March 25

Filmmaker Mode with Ambient Light Compensation brings director-approved accuracy to pictures, even in bright viewing conditions.

I review TVs for a living, and here are the 3 best budget TVs you can buy today

By Al Griffin published 14 March 25

TechRadar reviewed over 30 TVs in 2024 alone, and these three came out as best values in our tests.

I saw Sony’s next-gen RGB mini-LED TV tech in action, and OLED TVs should be worried

By Al Griffin published 13 March 25

Sony has announced its next-gen RGB mini-LED TV backlight tech, and from our eyes-on experience it looks like a winner.

TCL’s big, bright new mid-range mini-LED TVs have built-in Bang & Olufsen sound

By Al Griffin published 10 March 25

TCL has announced the QM7K, a mid-range mini-LED TV series with impressive specs.

Hisense U8N mini-LED TV on blue background

The best mini-LED TVs for all budgets, tested by our experts

By Al Griffin last updated 7 March 25

We choose the best mini-LED TVs, from budget-friendly big screens to premium models that rival OLED picture quality.

Best ultra short throw projectors: big, bright images from a box

By Al Griffin last updated 6 March 25

Buying Guide We've selected the best ultra short throw projectors at a range of prices for beaming big, bright images in your living room.

The Samsung S95D, Sony Bravia 9 and LG G4 TVs

I review TVs for a living, and here are the 3 best TVs you can buy today

By Al Griffin published 23 February 25

TechRadar reviewed over 30 TVs in 2024 alone, and these three came out best in our tests.

The best indoor TV antennas: Tested and ranked by us

By Al Griffin last updated 21 February 25

Updated These are the best indoor TV antennas for watching free TV channels at home.

The best Roku TV is on sale for its lowest-ever price for Presidents’ Day

By Al Griffin published 15 February 25

The Roku Pro Series is our pick for best budget TV, and it's getting big discounts for Presidents' day.

The best OLED TV has a Presidents’ Day sale, but I wouldn’t buy it right now – here are 3 reasons why

By Al Griffin published 14 February 25

Samsung's flagship OLED is getting discounts, but we've seen deeper ones, and the forthcoming S95F promises to be an even better TV.

Hisense U9N TV showing colorful abstract image onscreen

I tested the Hisense U9N mini-LED TV for weeks, and the dazzling, refined picture and powerful Dolby Atmos sound make it a winner

By Al Griffin published 13 February 25

Recommended

Hisense's flagship offers excellent all-around picture and sound, and is a relative bargain for a premium mini-LED TV.

Samsung QN900D 8K TV on ochre background

The best 8K TVs: super-detailed displays from Samsung and LG

By Al Griffin last updated 10 February 25

Buying Guide The best 8K TVs are for when 4K just doesn't quite cut it, and can even be found for less than you'd expect.

Best TVs for sports hero image 2024 with Samsung Qn90D on blue background

The best TVs for sport for all budgets

By Matt Bolton last updated 7 February 25

Buying Guide Here are the best TVs for sport from Samsung, LG and more. See which of our top 4K picks is right for you.

Nakamichi Dragon soundbar system in living room with undersea image of fish on screen

I spent a month testing the 11.4.6-channel Nakamichi Dragon, and it’s a Dolby Atmos soundbar on steroids

By Al Griffin published 1 February 25

Nakamichi’s pricey Dragon is an 11.4.6-channel beast that's more like a full home theater system than a soundbar.

Our favorite TV for sports is back to its record-low price – just in time for Super Bowl 2025

By Al Griffin published 31 January 25

The Samsung QN90D is the best TV for watching sports, and it's now back to its lowest-ever price.

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